Extinction Rebellion pack up Leeds camp but Victoria Bridge still closed

Extinction Rebellion protesters have packed away their camp on Victoria Bridge after five days of protests.
Victoria Bridge is still closed off but protesters and police have left the site.Victoria Bridge is still closed off but protesters and police have left the site.
Victoria Bridge is still closed off but protesters and police have left the site.

The yellow boat that had been blocking the road since Monday has been moved, but the bridge remains closed to all vehicles.

-> Watch the moment Extinction Rebellion protesters 'die' in fourth day of protestsThe protesters have packed away their tents and banners and have washed all chalk off the bridge.

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West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that no arrests were made across the week.

The last of the Extinction Rebellion protesters pack up their camp.The last of the Extinction Rebellion protesters pack up their camp.
The last of the Extinction Rebellion protesters pack up their camp.

Only one police van remains on the site but the road is still blocked off to traffic.

The protesters were campaigning against investment into the fossil fuel industry and urging the government and Leeds council to do more to stop climate change.

The action was backed by Labour MP Alex Sobel, green party candidates and Labour councillors, who visited the camp to show their support.